How old does a goat have to be to breed?

Answer 1

A goat should be about 2 years old before it has a kid. Goats that have kids before they are 2 years old usually give birth to premature kids. These premature kids usually don't survive.

Answer 2

Female goats, also known as does, can reach sexual maturity and potentially breed as early as 4-7 months old, but it is generally recommended to wait until they are at least 1 year old for proper development. Male goats, or bucks, can breed as early as 4-7 months old, but waiting until they are closer to 1 year old can improve their mating success and fertility.

Answer 3

It is recommended to first breed when they are at least a year old and probably not if they are over 8 years of age.

Answer 4

Female goats can have offspring at 1 year old. Males are sexually mature in 3-10 months after birth.

Answer 5

7 to 9 months of age but it is better to wait until the doe is at least 12 months old so that she is fully grown when she kids.

Answer 6

Eighteen months